UP Board Solutions Class 7 English Chapter 11 A Courageous Act 7

UP Board Class 7th English Chapter 11 A Courageous Act Questions and Answers

कक्षा 7 अंग्रेजी पाठ 11 के प्रश्न उत्तर

A Courageous Act Class 7 Translation Of The Lesson (पाठ का हिन्दी अनुवाद)

It was Sunday................................................................entered the house.

हिन्दी अनुवाद- यह रविवार था और स्कूल बंद था। गायत्री बहुत उत्साहित थी। वह समुद्र में अपने पिता के साथ मछली पकड़ने जा रही थी। गायत्री के पिता मछुआरे थे। हर दिन वे समुद्र में मछली पकड़ने जाते थे। उन्होंने गायत्री को वचन दिया था कि वे उसे मछली पकड़ना सिखाएंगे। बड़ी होकर वह अपने पिता का व्यवसाय करना चाहती थी।

जब गायत्री अपने जूतों के फीते बाँध रही थी, तो उसने रेडियों पर एक खबर सुनी। अगले चौबीस घंटे में उनके गाँव में चक्रवातीय तूफान आने की संभावना थी। वह जानती थी कि तूफान अपने साथ तेज़ हवा, भारी बरसात और समुद्र में ज्वार लेकर आएगा। वह वृक्षों को गिरा देगा और घरों को नष्ट कर देगा। भारी वर्षा होगी जिससे बाढ़ आ सकती है। वो अपने पिता को चेतावनी देने बाहर भागी। दोनों ने ही बादलों की तेज़ गर्जना सुनी। बारिश की मोटी बूदें गिरने लगीं। वे समुद्र की लहरें, जो बढ़ती जा रही थीं, उन्हें देख सकते थे।

शाम के बाद का समय था। चक्रवात क्षेत्र में आ चुका था। लगातार बारिश हो रही थी। गायत्री के घर में बाढ़ का पानी भी आ चुका था। उसने बिस्तरों, मेजों और कुर्सियों पर घर की छोटी-छोटी वस्तुएँ जैसे – खाना, बर्तन, मोमबत्तियाँ और माचिसे रख दी थीं। सुबह तक बहुत सारा पानी घर में घुस चुका था।

After an uncomfortable.. of need.

हिन्दी अनुवाद- एक असुविधाजनक रात के बाद, गायत्री अपनी छत पर गई और चारों तरफ देखा । पूरा क्षेत्र पानी में डूबा हुआ था। सिर्फ कुछ घर ही देखे जा सकते थे। उसके घर के पास की छोटी झोपड़ियाँ बाढ़ के कारण नहीं दिख रही थीं। बेघर लोग पेड़ों की इँठो पर या उन स्थानों पर बैठे थे जो पानी में नहीं डूबे थे। गायत्री ने सोचा कि उसे कुछ करना चाहिए। उसके घर के बाहर पड़ी नाव तक वह तैर कर पहुँची। अवरुद्ध लोगों की तरफ वह पूरे बल के साथ नाव चलाकर पहुँची। उसनें नाव पर चढ़ने में उनकी मदद की और टाउन हॉल की तरफ नाव चलाई। वहाँ उन्हें जिला प्राधिकारियों ने .. संभाला। फिर वह घर वापस आई और अपनी माँ को अनुरोधपूर्वक कुछ कपड़े, खाना, माचिसें, और मोमबत्तियाँ देने को कहा। उसने उन्हें जलरोधक थैले में बाँधा और टाउन हॉल वापस पहुँची। उससे वह सामान अस्थायी बसेरे के पर्यवेक्षक को पकड़ा दिया जिसने उसे लोगों में बाँट दिया। उन्होंने आराम और प्रसन्नता महसूस की। गायत्री भी प्रसन्न थी कि वह उन लोगों की थोड़ी मदद कर सकी। उसने अपने पड़ोसियों की आवश्यकता के समय मदद की।

Class 7 English Chapter 11 Question Answer Exercise (अभ्यास)

Comprehension Questions

Question a. What was the profession of Gayatri's father and what did he promise her?
Answer: Gayatri's father was a fisherman. He had promised her that he would teach her how to fish. Learning to fish would help her understand his work better.
In simple words: Her father was a fisherman, and he promised to teach her how to catch fish.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked about professions, state the job clearly and any related promises or skills mentioned in the story.

Question b. Why was Gayatri excited?
Answer: Gayatri was very excited because she was going to go fishing in the sea with her father. She always looked forward to these trips as she loved being by the sea.
In simple words: Gayatri was happy because she was going fishing with her father in the sea.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the main emotion and the exact reason behind it from the story for such questions.

Question c. What was the news flashed on the radio?
Answer: The radio announced that a big cyclonic storm was expected to hit the village within the next twenty-four hours. This important weather update helped people prepare for the danger.
In simple words: The radio warned that a cyclonic storm was coming to the village in less than a day.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the key details: what was announced, and when it was expected to happen.

Question d. How did Gayatri save her household items from floods?
Answer: Gayatri moved all the smaller household items, such as food, cooking utensils, articles, candles, and matchboxes, onto higher surfaces like beds, tables, and chairs. This action protected them from getting wet by the rising floodwaters.
In simple words: She put food, utensils, candles, and matchboxes on beds, tables, and chairs to keep them safe from the flood.

🎯 Exam Tip: List the specific actions and items mentioned in the story to show a complete understanding of how she saved her belongings.

Question e. How did Gayatri help the people trapped in the floods?
Answer: Gayatri bravely rowed her boat towards the people who were stuck in the floodwaters and helped them get into her boat. She then took them safely to the town hall, which was a designated shelter. Additionally, she gave them clothes, food, matchboxes, and candles, providing essential relief to those in need. Her actions saved many lives and comforted others.
In simple words: Gayatri rescued people in her boat, took them to the town hall, and gave them clothes, food, and other useful things.

🎯 Exam Tip: Mention all the ways Gayatri provided help – both by rescuing people and by giving them necessary supplies.

Word Power

Question 1. Fill in the blanks with the words given in the box:
Answer:
a. The town was submerged by the flood water.
b. Anu rowed the boat to shore.
c. The earthquake toppled the building.
d. The maid washed all the utensils of the kitchen.
e. Human beings need food, clothing and shelter. These filled words complete the meaning of each sentence correctly.
In simple words: Read each sentence carefully and choose the best word from the box to fill in the empty space so the sentence makes sense.

🎯 Exam Tip: When filling blanks, read the complete sentence with the chosen word to ensure it fits both grammatically and in meaning.

Language Practice

Question 1. Synonyms are words that are similar in meaning. For example: kind – generous, boy - lad. Now write synonyms for the following words:
Answer:
a. profession – occupation
b. request - appeal
c. sea - marine
d. damage - destruction
Finding synonyms helps to expand your vocabulary and express ideas in different ways.
In simple words: Synonyms are words that mean almost the same thing.

🎯 Exam Tip: To score well, choose the most appropriate and common synonym for each word, ensuring it matches the context.

Question 2. (i) We use 'a lot of' to indicate a large amount or number of people, animals, or things. For example: A lot of people in Uttar Pradesh speak Hindi. We waste a lot of food in parties. Now make sentences using the table below:
Answer: Here are the sentences made using 'a lot of':

🎯 Exam Tip: Always pay attention to whether the noun is singular or plural to correctly choose between "There is" and "There are" with "a lot of".

Question 2. (ii) We use 'a little' to mean a small amount or quantity. It is used with uncountable nouns. For example: It rained a little. She slept a little. (iii) We use 'a few' to mean a small number. It is used with countable nouns. For example: I have a few friends in Delhi. She will come in a few minutes. Now fill in the blanks with 'a few' or 'a little':
Answer:
a. Aditya has a few story books.
b. There is a little milk left in the glass.
c. They had a little time.
d. A few people like cooking.
e. I have to revise a few lessons.
f. A few members are coming today.
g. My house is a little away from here. Using 'a little' for uncountable nouns and 'a few' for countable nouns ensures grammatical accuracy.
In simple words: Remember 'a little' is for things you can't easily count (like milk or time), and 'a few' is for things you can count (like books or people).

🎯 Exam Tip: To correctly use 'a few' or 'a little', check if the noun is countable (can you say 'one book, two books'?) or uncountable (can't say 'one milk, two milk').

Activity

Note: Do it yourself.